Suspenders Back In Fashion As Ancient NarMer Leads Trend
The column notes suspenders are returning after a period of unpopularity with Haberdashers' reports showing rising sales. It cites ancient Egypt's NarMer as the earliest royal wearer and contrasts cuffless trousers with braces for proper hang. Also mentions British travel lecturer Gerald Campbell on Abyssinia and a humorous Barberio Tale from a university English department.
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Birds Flourish After Queensland Declares Brible Island Sanctuary
The Queensland government has turned Brible Island into a bird sanctuary. Previously sparse in birds, the island now teems with parrots parrakeets doves blue cranes quails peewits and many other species. The transformation occurred within a few weeks attracting numerous bird enthusiasts.
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Santa Claus Identity in Child’s Question
A seven year old girl, Elizabeth, asks her mother why Santa wears a fake face. The mother explains Santa uses a false face so children won’t recognize him. The anecdote notes the familiarity of the pair of hands Pa would know, suggesting a memory of old hands.
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